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What does it mean?
Rulers who oppress will be judged on the Day of Resurrection, and their chains will be loosened only by justice or their destruction.
In plain terms
Unjust leaders will face divine punishment.
What can you take from it?
Power must be exercised with justice.

Where it applies

  • governing a community
  • holding political office

Putting it to work

  • ensure fair policies
  • consult ethical advisors

Questions to consider

  • How does power affect moral responsibility?
  • What safeguards can prevent tyranny?

Another view

Interpretations of 'justice' may vary across cultures.

More from Holy Prophet Muhammad

  1. 'He who builds a MASJID in the way of Allah, God will build a house for him in the paradise.'

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  2. 'I and the person who looks after an orphan and provides for him, will be in Paradise like this,' - putting his index and middle fingers together.

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  3. 'Happy is the man who avoids dissension, but how fine is the man who is afflicted and shows endurance.'

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